Eco-Mom's Thanksgiving: The Good, the Bad, and the Stomach Flu
Usually around Thanksgiving, I like to write posts about how to have a vegetarian Thanksgiving, how to avoid the allure of Black Friday...
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Eco Kids & Baby
As two moms, we spend a lot of time with our (collective) five children, playing together and aiming to teach some eco friendly ways. Tips in this section include lunchbox ideas, second-hand clothing sources and ways to get your kids outside more. Expecting a baby? Check out our eco baby guide. We truly believe that it's important to help the young ones in your life learn how to love and honor the Earth, if we hope to protect it for future generations.
Hannah
Nov 4, 20224 min read
Eco Mom's Halloween: The Good, the Bad, and the Tiny Candies
Our Halloween morning started earlier than I would have liked. I still had a few last minute touches to do on my son's handmade costume....
Hannah
Oct 27, 20223 min read
Surprising Perks of Living Green in Fall
Fall and Spring are my favorite seasons in New Hampshire. In Spring everything is fresh and new and in Fall everything is slowing down...
Rachel
Oct 14, 20221 min read
Kids Books: Kira's Animal Rescue
Information can sometimes come from unlikely sources and I had that experience this past weekend. My daughters love reading the American...
Hannah
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Seed Saving 101
Seed saving is back en vogue, and for good reason! Not only does it save you money and give you more control over your own garden, but it...
Hannah
Sep 29, 20224 min read
DO THIS NOW: Low Waste Emergency Preparedness Kit
Climate change is creating new and different weather challenges for New Hampshire and for the world (read about the challenges faced by a...
Rachel
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Out and About: The "Winnie the Pooh" Trail
Have a kid who hates to hike? Does your child complain and whine the whole time? And yet you want to get out in nature with them and...
Hannah
Aug 31, 20221 min read
"Sheila Says We're Weird": A kids book about growing up green
Sheila Says We're Weird is the first picture book in awhile that has lured my nine-year-old over to the reading couch. Usually he thinks...
Rachel
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Out and About: Fort Foster
Here's a secret about me - I hate crowds and will do whatever I can to avoid them. It's kind of odd, considering I grew up in a very...
Hannah
Aug 23, 20226 min read
An Eco-Mom's Road Trip Journal: The Good, The Bad, and the 18-Wheelers
This summer, our family took a short road trip out to New York State to visit friends and see the sites. You can take the GreenLifeNH...
Rachel
Aug 19, 20222 min read
Out and About: Star Island
I tend to be the planner in the family. I hold the calendar, organize the outings, research the "family adventure days" etc. My husband...
Hannah
Aug 17, 20224 min read
Back in the Saddle Again - Biking as Transportation
When I was twelve, I spent the better part of a month scraping and repainting my parents' large shed in exchange for the object of my...
Rachel
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Five Questions with Meredith Lucente of Dandelion Kids
I first learned about Dandelion Kids through Instagram. We follow some of the same local accounts and then Lilise shared that they were...
Hannah
Jul 12, 20222 min read
The Blue Zones Challenge: How a Healthy Lifestyle is Good for You AND the Planet
A few years ago I learned about the Blue Zones, a study that tracked the habits of the longest-lived, healthiest people on Earth. The...
Rachel
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Out and About: Polar Caves
I don't know about you, but our summers tend to fly by. I have all of these big plans for us, and then somehow September hits and we've...
Hannah
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Plastic Free July - A Brief How To Guide
You may have heard of Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging people to reduce their plastic waste to zero for a whole month....
Rachel
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Out and About: Strawberry Banke
A few weeks ago, I had the great opportunity of accompanying my daughter and her class on a field trip to Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth....
Hannah
Jun 7, 20224 min read
How to Garden with Kids
I'm often asked how I am able to grow so much of my own food while caring for three young kids. The answer is pretty simple - I involve...
Rachel
May 27, 20222 min read
Out and About: The Butterfly Place
Yes, like when I shared about VINS, this destination is also not technically in New Hampshire, but it's right over the border and quick...
Rachel
May 13, 20222 min read
Out and About: VINS
Before we start - yes, I know that VINS (Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences) is not in New Hampshire and that this website primarily...
Hannah
Apr 27, 20226 min read
Our 100 Day Dress Challenge: Your Questions Answered
When my daughter and I decided to do Wool&Co's 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge, I thought it would be a fun bonding experience for us and a...
Hannah
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Eco-Painting with Kids
Kids of all ages love to paint. After years of painting with three kids, I've developed several tips and tricks to make painting more...
Hannah
Feb 22, 20223 min read
Chicks to Eggs - A Year of Backyard Chickens
As Spring approaches, I'm fondly remembering those six adorable balls of fluff we brought home in their little cardboard box last April....
Rachel
Feb 6, 20225 min read
Five Questions with Jen Legere of "A Place to Grow"
GreenLifeNH has been working to expand our outreach beyond Concord and its surrounding areas, so I was excited to connect with Jen and...
Hannah
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Two Dresses for 50 Days
My six-year-old daughter and I are fifty days into our 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge and, honestly, it's been great! We've really enjoyed...
Hannah
Dec 14, 20213 min read
Our 100 Day Wool Dress Challenge
For the past week, my six-year-old daughter and I have each been wearing the same dress. Both are long-sleeved with great pockets. Hers...
Hannah
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Back to School Products We Use
It’s that time of year again! Time to pack up the dear children and send them back to school. When I was a kid, that always meant a trip...
Hannah
Jun 30, 20213 min read
Sustainable Swaps for Awesome Summer Fun
Last year around this time, I wrote a post called Zero Waste Outdoor Activities with Kids, all about getting back to nature and simple...
Hannah
May 4, 20212 min read
Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial
Ditch those trashy, tasteless plastic bags and make your own fun, stylish reusable snack bags instead. Great for kids or adults, these...
Hannah
Apr 29, 20214 min read
Low Waste Snacking
Go to any grocery store and you will find row upon row of individually-packaged snacks. Gas stations, pharmacies, and even health food...
Rachel
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Thank you, Earth!
Dear Earth, Thank you for all the magnificent forests, beaches, rivers, mountains, lakes, oceans, deserts, grasslands, and jungles. Thank...
Hannah
Apr 13, 20213 min read
USED is the new NEW
I was ten the first time my parents bought a new piece of furniture from a store. Before this momentous occasion, everything in their...
Hannah
Apr 6, 20213 min read
DIY Backyard Vegetable Gardening so easy my Five-Year-Old is doing it!
I have been organic vegetable gardening at a community garden for the last five years and it has been wonderful, satisfying, and...
Rachel
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Our Visit to Vernon Family Farm
Saturday’s weather was lovely, so our family was excited to get in the car and take a little trip over to the Vernon Family Farm in...
Barbara
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Guest Post! How to Make Homemade Gummies
Today we have a guest post from my friend Barbara! She and I first met a few years ago at a moms event and clicked right away. We have...
Rachel
Feb 8, 20213 min read
Kids Books: Historical Novels
I’ve shared on here that the girls and I have been listening to a lot of audio books. After a few too many turns of Ivy and Bean (nothing...
Alyssa Walker
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Guest Post! Pandemic Winter With Kids: It’s for the Birds
Today we have a guest post from my new friend, Alyssa Walker! Alyssa and I recently met through our children and have enjoyed some...
Rachel
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Playdough!
A whimsical post for the Monday of a very serious week. If you’re feeling a little anxious, here’s a project to keep your hands busy...
Hannah
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Products We Use: Crayola
Dear Readers, I am a homeschooling mom of three (thanks, COVID) and I have an embarrassing array of markers, colored pencils, and crayons...
Hannah
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Halloween Costumes that will please your kids and the planet
It’s that time again! I love Halloween. It’s so much fun to watch children transform into the stuff of fairy tales, myths, and yes, even...
Rachel
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Scenes From Our Fall Weekend
Before our big nationwide “stay-in” began, I was ironically working on staying home more often and making less plans. I used to be...
Hannah
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Earth Jams for the Kids
Matt Loosigian’s album, Hungry for the Sun, is just the right mix of fun and educational. Kids learn about important environmental topics...
Rachel
Sep 9, 20202 min read
What’s In Your Lunchbox?
School’s returning this week, which means your kids will need some lunch (though I suppose that isn’t different from most other days)....
Rachel
Aug 31, 20201 min read
Kid-Friendly NH Hikes
A view from West Rattlesnake in Holderness Yesterday, we woke-up with no plans and a desire to go adventuring. We had already done our...
Hannah
Aug 6, 20203 min read
Small Footprint Baby
If you're about to have a baby or have just had a baby, congratulations! Both Rachel and I are mothers and we love babies. This post is...
Hannah
Jul 19, 20204 min read
Zero Waste Outdoor Activities with Kids
Did you suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself with several small people this Spring and Summer? Did you immediately panic and think –...
Hannah
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Easy Vegetarian Family Meal Plan
I can’t tell you how many people have told me that they want to go vegetarian, but they can’t imagine what they would eat every night for...
Hannah
Jul 1, 20201 min read
Pretend Soup and Salad People by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson
Want to raise vegetarian children who love cooking and eat their vegetables? These two books are just what you need! Full of fun and...
Rachel
Jun 30, 20201 min read
We Are Water Protectors
My children’s school recently celebrated Earth Day and We Are the Water Protectors was part of the curriculum. My younger daughter...
Rachel
Jun 23, 20201 min read
Products We Use: Kidizen
My shop on Kidizen In Hannah’s post about baby fashion, she extols the virtues of hand-me-downs. I couldn’t agree more. However sometimes...
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